Flamingos

7 Unknown Facts About Flamingos

 

Jul 01, 2025, 11:01 AM IST

At last, it's decoded! This is why flamingos stand on one leg

Researchers showed that flamingos employ no active muscular effort when they are on one leg. A passive mechanism is engaged in the one-legged position, allowing flamingos to stand even while taking a nap.

May 25, 2017, 17:00 PM IST